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Preparing for Early Admissions Decisions

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Some EA schools will defer strong students to test their level of interest. The defer letter references the opportunity to change a decision plan to ED II to increase chances of admission. Maybe you want to give the ACT or SAT one more try. 2) EA and ED are not the only games in town.

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UT Austin Shake-Up: Testing Required and a New Early Action Program

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UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. News & World Report in 2024. all else equal.”

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Public Ivies: Class of 2028 Acceptance Rates

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University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) UCLA consistently receives some of the highest application volumes of any four-year university in the United States, and this year was no different as UCLA received 146,250 applications for first-year admission. None of the UCs offer early admission or consider standardized test scores.

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What Are the “Ivy Plus” Schools?

Top Tier Admissions

Caltech Admissions Highlight: Caltech is one of the most selective “test blind” schools, meaning they do not consider the SAT or ACT. UChicago Admissions Highlight: Today, UChicago is stronger than ever and attracts students through three early admissions rounds: EA, ED1, and ED2. We won’t see it.”

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What To Do If You Are Deferred

Top Tier Admissions

As we noted last year , there are a number of reasons a college might defer a student, including lower grades/test scores, an extracurricular profile that is not quite “high impact” enough, or an overall rise in the number of applications the school has received. Retaking the SAT or ACT, if necessary.

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Spotlight on Smith College

Expert Admissions

Admissions Profile Average GPA: 3.75 Test Scores (mid-50% range): 1370-1530 SAT/ 31-34 ACT Admit Rate: 29% Test-optional? Yes Offers Early Admissions? Yes — Early Decision I and Early Decision II The post Spotlight on Smith College appeared first on Expert Admissions.

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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

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The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Prepare for the SAT and ACT. Kick off your college application timeline by getting ready for the SAT or ACT at the start of junior year. A great way to begin is by taking a full-length practice test for both.